Can scrap metal save the planet?

Thu 13 Sep • 15:00 – 16:00

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June 14, 2018

We know that carbon dioxide is a major cause of climate change, but what’s being done about it? Join Alison Parkin’s as she reveals the novel techniques she’s using to combat this environmental crisis. Hear how scrap metal, sea water and solar-generated electricity can be used to turn carbon dioxide into the mineral dawsonite, a natural component of the Earth’s crust.

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